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VK05 SGY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,024 mi
Last recorded70,024 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 SGY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 64,542 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 30 Aug 2023 63,222 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,145 miles

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,464 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,844 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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VK05 SGY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 SGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK05 SGY registered?

VK05 SGY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 SGY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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